Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis Lawyer Attorney Connecticut

The public is slowly becoming more aware of a terrible disease known as Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF) that is associated with certain MRI contrast dyes.  We have provided a list of frequently asked questions to help people understand the basics.  If you have additional questions, please contact our law firm for a free case review.
Who is most at risk for developing this disease?

People with kidney problems are most at risk.  This could include someone with:

• impaired kidney function
• high blood pressure
• diabetes
• on dialysis
• kidney infection
• someone who has had a kidney transplant or is eligible for a kidney transplant.

People with liver problems are also at a higher risk.

Which contrast dyes should I be concerned about?

There are 5 contrast dyes that contain gadolinium and they are listed below:

Omniscan® (otherwise known as gadodiamide, and might be referred to as Gd-DTPA-BMA in your medical records).  This contrast dye is manufactured by GE Healthcare.

ProHance® (otherwise known as gadoteridol, and might be referred to as Gd-HP-DO3A in your medical records).  This contrast dye is manufactured by Bracco.

Magnevist® (otherwise known as gadopentetate dimeglumine and might be referred to as Gd-DTPA in your medical records).  This contrast dye is manufactured by Bayer Healthcare.

OptiMARK® (otherwise known as gadoversetamide and might be referred to as Gd-DTPA-BMEA in your medical records).  This contrast dye is manufactured by Mallinckrodt.

MultiHance® (otherwise known as gadobenate dimeglumine and might be referred to as Gd-BOPTA in your medical records).  This contrast dye is manufactured by Bracco.

What procedures are these contrast dyes used for?

• MRI
• MRA
• Angiogram
• Angioplasty
• CT scan
• Vengoram
• Fistulogram

How do I know if I have had used one of these contrast dyes?

If you drank the contrast dye, you did not receive a gadolinium based product.  However, if you were injected with a contrast dye after 1987, you may have received one containing gadolinium.

Who is being sued?

The drug manufacturers are being sued on claims that they failed to warn people and their doctors about the harmful side effects associated with these contrast agents.  See more information about Gadolinium Lawsuit.

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How do I know if I have this disease?

There are many undiagnosed and misdiagnosed cases of Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis.  The disease is relatively obscure, many doctors are still unfamiliar with it.  NSF can be mistaken for other diseases like scleroderma or even arthritis.  See more information about Gadolinium Side Effects.  If you believe you might have this disease, you should have a dermatologist take a deep tissue skin biopsy from the affected area of the skin and then tested for NSF by a pathologist.

NSF Lawyer

Below is a court directory for your area.  If you have been diagnosed with NSF, or if you believe that you are suffering from this disease, please contact our law firm for a free, no obligation consultation.  Call Toll Free 1-866-777-2557 to speak with an NSF Lawsuit attorney or fill out our online contact form and one of our NSF Attorneys will get back to you as soon as possible.
Connecticut Supreme Court
231 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
860-757-2200

Connecticut Appellate Court
75 Elm Street
Hartford, CT 06106
860-757-2200

Ansonia-Milford Judicial District
14 West River Street
P.O. Box 210
Milford, CT 06460
203-877-4293

Danbury Judicial District
146 White Street
Danbury, CT 06810
203-207-8600

Fairfield Judicial District
1061 Main Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
203-579-6527

Hartford Judicial District
95 Washington Street
Hartford, CT 06106
860-548-2700

Hartford Judicial District – Judicial District at 90 Washington Street
90 Washington Street
Hartford, CT 06106
860-706-5100

Hartford Judicial District – Complex Litigation Docket
95 Washington Street
Hartford, CT 06106
860-548-2834

Hartford Judicial District – Community Court Session at Hartford
80 Washington Street
Hartford, CT 06106
860-756-7020

Litchfield Judicial District
15 West Street
Litchfield, CT 06759
860-567-0885

Middlesex Judicial District
1 Court Street
Middletown, CT 06457
860-343-6400

Middlesex Judicial District – Regional Family Trial Docket
1 Court Street
Middletown, CT 06457
860-343-6330

Middlesex Judicial District – Complex Litigation Docket
1 Court Street
Middletown, CT 06457
860-343-6350

New Britain Judicial District
20 Franklin Square
New Britain, CT 06051
860-515-5180

New Haven Judicial District
235 Church Street
New Haven, CT 06510
203-503-6800

New Haven Judicial District
54 W. Main Street
Meriden, CT 06451
203-238-6666

New London Judicial District
70 Huntington Street
New London, CT 06320
860-443-5363

New London Judicial District – Judicial District at Norwich
1 Courthouse Square
Norwich, CT 06360
860-887-3515

Stamford-Norwalk Judicial District
123 Hoyt Street
Stamford, CT 06905
203-965-5308

Tolland Judicial District
69 Brooklyn Street
Rockville, CT 06066
860-896-4920

Waterbury Judicial District
300 and 400 Grand Street
Waterbury, CT 06702
203-591-3300

Windham Judicial District
155 Church Street
Putnam, CT 06260
860-928-7749

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